Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
As a general rule, the provisions of a contract for the sale of real property are merged in the deed and, as a result, are extinguished upon the closing of title. However, this rule does not apply where there is a clear intent evidenced by the parties that a particular provision will survive delivery of the deed or where there is a collateral undertaking (Goldsmith v Knapp,
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